Healthy Recipes to #BringOnSpring

From the EatingWell website its - Healthy Recipes to #BringOnSpring. Delicious and healthy recipes including; Baked Strawberry Custards, Scrambled Eggs with Ramps and Bacon, and Sugar Snap Pea Salad. You find these and all the rest at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://www.eatingwell.com/


Healthy Recipes to #BringOnSpring

Spring is around the corner and we're already craving fresh spring fruits and vegetables. From the first strawberries of the season to tender green asparagus, spring onions and sweet-tart rhubarb, these healthy recipes celebrate the delicious flavors of the season.



Baked Strawberry Custards
Sour cream gives this healthy baked custard recipe richness and tang. It's delicious with in-season strawberries, but feel free to substitute whatever berries you can get your hands on....


Scrambled Eggs with Ramps and Bacon
In this healthy breakfast recipe, a small amount of bacon fat is enough to cook the ramps, shallots and eggs while adding amazing smoky flavor. This fast and easy recipe is quick enough for breakfast but also makes a satisfying supper when served with a green salad.


Sugar Snap Pea Salad
Sweet, crisp and snappy, this healthy pea salad recipe is all about the sugar snaps, plus a little Aleppo pepper for some heat. The creamy sheep- or goat's-milk cheese adds a touch of richness and the edible flowers give it a gorgeous pop of color. Serve this beautiful salad alongside lemon-grilled chicken or fish......



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Recipes to #BringOnSpring
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/22622/seasonal/spring/bring-on-spring/slideshow/healthy-recipes-to-bringonspring/

Healthy Recipes for Foods for a Flatter Stomach

From the EatingWell website it's Healthy Recipes for Foods for a Flatter Stomach. It's the best of both worlds; delicious recipes that help and trim your waistline and help with a flatter stomach all at the same time!  Southwestern Salad with Black Beans and Roasted Red Peppers Stuffed with Kale & Rice are just two of the recipes you'll find. It's all on the EatingWell website.     http://www.eatingwell.com/


Healthy Recipes for Foods for a Flatter Stomach

Eat these low-calorie recipes containing foods that can help you lose belly fat.
Studies have shown that certain foods can help you lose belly fat. Beans, whole grains, lowfat milk, red peppers and canola oil all may have waist-shrinking (and consequently health-boosting properties). Try our healthy recipes for foods for a flatter stomach to eat well and trim your waistline.



Southwestern Salad with Black Beans
Here we top salad greens with black beans, sweet corn and grape tomatoes and bring it all together with a tangy avocado-lime dressing for a Mexican-inspired salad. Try this salad for a take-along lunch. To keep the salad greens from getting soggy, pack the greens, salad toppings and dressing in separate containers and toss them together just before eating.....


Roasted Red Peppers Stuffed with Kale & Rice
You can vary the filling by substituting robust mustard greens or collards, or milder greens, such as spinach, escarole or Swiss chard. (Cook the greens until just tender in Step 2.).....


Sweet Potatoes with Warm Black Bean Salad
For a satisfying last-minute supper, it's hard to beat a sweet potato zapped in the microwave. The fragrant filling of beans and tomatoes adds protein. Be sure to eat the skin, which is full of fiber, as well.....



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Recipes for Foods for a Flatter Stomach

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Recipes for Busy Lives! / How to Build a Balanced Breakfast

I've got some great healthy hints on how to start your day the healthy way. It's from the Diabetic Living On Line web site which is stocked full of healthy hints and recipes! I've left the link at the end of the post.

Recipes for Busy Lives!
Say good-bye to fast-food fixes and vending machine pit stops to get you through the day. Instead, try our breakfast, lunch, and snacks ideas for your busy life. They're easy, healthy, and delicious!


How to Build a Balanced Breakfast
By Marsha McCulloch, R.D., L.D.
Need help squeezing in the most important meal of the day? Breakfast is a breeze with these simple tips on how to make a balanced on-the-go meal, along with easy, satisfying, and diabetes-friendly breakfast ideas.




The Importance of Breakfast for People with Diabetes
Eating a healthful breakfast can help control blood glucose, hunger, and weight. Breakfast is a chance to fill up on healthful fuel for the day's activities and fit in some important food groups.

Get more mileage out of your breakfast by including satisfying fiber from whole grains and fruit and protein from low-fat dairy products and other lean protein sources. Need ideas? This slideshow will give you the basics on how to put a simple breakfast together in a snap, along with meal ideas that are already done for you -- right down to the nutrition information. If you're not hungry in the morning, start with a partial meal and build up.




Build a Balanced Breakfast
When compiling your first meal of the day, remember this simple formula:

Whole grain + dairy/protein + fruit = healthy breakfast

Include whole grains for the starch portion of your meal. This will be your main carbohydrate source. The dairy/protein digests more slowly than carbohydrate, helping you feel satisfied. And fruit is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber -- plus it's a healthy carbohydrate source.

Each of the following breakfasts has about 45 grams of carbohydrate and is a good source of fiber and protein. BONUS! They're all easily portable if you're on the go......




Get these and more healthy hints by clicking the link below.



http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/food-to-eat/nutrition/how-to-build-a-balanced-breakfast/?sssdmh=dm17.678341&esrc=nwdlo070913